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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 10h

Minister James Lawless has launched Phase 2 of Ireland’s leading and largest ever cancer research programme, @precisiononcire.bsky.social. The programme is co-funded through Research Ireland, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/precision-oncology-ireland/

Siobhan Gaynor, Advanced Cancer Patient Council member and patient researcher; Prof Donal Brenan, UCD Professor of Gynae-Oncology, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Mater Hospital, and Deputy-Director of POI; Prof Walter Kolch, Director of Precision Oncology Ireland and Systems Biology Ireland (based at UCD); Dr Siobhan Roche, Director of Science for the Economy, Taighde Éireann–Research Ireland; Prof Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact.

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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Read a new @researchireland.ie article outlining the recent launch & benefits of ISSDA Dataverse, strengthening the @issda.bsky.social mission to ensure access to high-quality datasets & promote international comparative studies of Irish society & the economy.

www.researchireland.ie/news/dataver...

ISSDA Dataverse article screenshot with ISSDA banner background showing a father and his daughter writing on paper.

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The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · 15h

🚨 ADVANCE 2025 Speaker Alert! 🚨
We’re excited to welcome Nicola Graham to ADVANCE 2025, ADAPT’s flagship AI, industry & policy forum happening next week.

Join leading voices shaping the future of AI.
#ADVANCE2025 #AI #Innovation
@researchireland.ie @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social

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CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices @curamdevices.bsky.social · 2d

📚A new review from CÚRAM researchers explores how tweaking naturally occurring molecules in our bodies, called Glycosaminoglycans, could hold the key to better wound healing, joint health & even cancer treatments. Read more at tinyurl.com/5n8dhws7 @researchireland.ie
@uniofgalwaymag.bsky.social

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APC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to APC's Prof Catherine Stanton, @teagasc.bsky.social who has been ranked as the #1 female scientist in Ireland by Research.com on their 2025 Edition: Ranking of Top 1000 Female Scientists in the World.

@researchireland.ie
#womeninSTEM #microbiomeresearch

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The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 ADVANCE 2025 Speaker Alert! 🚨
We’re excited to welcome Prof. Orla Hardiman to ADVANCE 2025, ADAPT’s flagship AI, industry & policy forum happening next week.
Join leading voices shaping the future of AI.
#ADVANCE2025 #AI #Innovation
@tcddublin.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 5d

What does it say about a society that valued poets so highly? Find out in The Medieval Irish History Podcast — back for a 3rd series! We are kicking off again with the inimitable @thecelticist.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1DTU... 1/2

Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle

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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 2d

What to expect at #MyMovingBrain Galway: inclusive sports, hands-on science activities, inspiring talks & practical tips and resources for staying active with brain conditions. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot! 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/1754128227...

@researchireland.ie @epilepsyireland.bsky.social

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Daniel Carey @danielmcarey.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to all who attended my Dublin Festival of History lecture @nlireland.bsky.social detailing my research on the Catholic Standard newspaper. Great to have an interested audience and a lively Q&A. My research is being undertaken @dublincityuni.bsky.social and funded by @researchireland.ie.

The author, standing behind a desk at the National Library of Ireland. The desk contains a laptop and a screen

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 5d

Research Ireland is delighted to be shortlisted for Ireland's Climate Change Leadership Awards 2025.

Our Sustainable Laboratory Certification programme has secured the agency’s nomination for ICCLA Public Sector Organisation of the Year.

Congratulations to all nominees and thanks to the ICCLA.

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 6d

Space Week 2025 is almost here! 🪐🔭

Join events across Ireland from 4th - 10th October and explore the wonders of space. From online activities to workshops and lectures, there's something for every space enthusiast!

Visit www.esero.ie/events and www.spaceweek.ie for more information

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ISSDA @issda.bsky.social · 6d

Join ISSDA on the 16th Oct at 12 p.m. for a demonstration in finding and accessing Irish social science data through their newly launched Dataverse. Bookable through Eventbrite: issda_dataverse_demo.eventbrite.ie

#IrishData #SocialScience #DataArchive
@ucdlibrary.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

ISSDA Dataverse Demonstration

www.ucd.ie

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SURG-Water @surg-water.bsky.social · 8d

We're back with new episodes of #BeWater!
Our second season begins with the #SustainablePlan and how to achieve it.
Listen and let us know what you think!
shorturl.at/BUQ1J
@researchireland.ie @rcsipophealth.bsky.social
@sdgactioncampaign.org

Be Water. Episode 6: A sustainable plan

Listen to Be Water. Episode 6: A sustainable plan by SURG-Water #np on #SoundCloud

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Daniel Carey @danielmcarey.bsky.social · 7d

As part of the Dublin Festival of History, I'll be discussing the Catholic Standard newspaper @nlireland.bsky.social at 7pm this evening (Wednesday, 1 October). Register for free.
My research is being undertaken @dublincityuni.bsky.social and funded by @researchireland.ie
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...

The Standard: Ideological Cornerstone of Catholic Ireland

www.nli.ie

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The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · 7d

Congrats to ADAPT @tudublin.bsky.social's Dr. Harish Kambampati, who won the award for "Best Submitted Abstract for Oral Presentation" at the 2025 Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Association of Ireland (#BEAI) last week.

Learn more: www.adaptcentre.ie/news-and-eve...
@researchireland.ie

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 7d

Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Prof Conor Murphy @maynoothuniversity.ie and Dr Ruth Quinn @atu-ie.bsky.social discuss the growing impact of climate change on Ireland’s weather patterns.

Image of stormy waves crashing against bridge

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The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to @dublincitycouncil.bsky.social's GenAI Lab, developed in collab with ADAPT, who won the 'AI in Governance award' at the recent Ireland #eGovernment Awards: www.adaptcentre.ie/news-and-eve...
@researchireland.ie

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The ADAPT Centre @adaptcentre.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to Smart D8 and MoveAhead, who took home the Citizen Engagement award at the 2025 Ireland #eGovernment Awards: www.adaptcentre.ie/news-and-eve...
@researchireland.ie

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James Windle @jameswindle.bsky.social · 8d

Just published with Joan Cronin in @deppjournal.bsky.social - a critical policy analysis of 30 years of Ireland’s alcohol & drug strategies @criminologyucc.bsky.social part of wider project funded by @researchireland.ie

Free copies here www.tandfonline.com/eprint/A9T6M...

From denial to pregnancy and motherhood to 'gender informed'? Women and Ireland's alcohol and drug strategies, 1996-2025

Women compose a sizable percentage of individuals who consume alcohol and drugs problematically in the Republic of Ireland, and much research supports the need for gender sensitive drug policies an...

www.tandfonline.com

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AMBER Centre @ambercentre.bsky.social · 13d

It's Global Goals Week. An annual week of action, awareness, & accountability for #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

3 AMBER PhD Researchers explain how their research is contributing to those goals

www.youtube.com/watch?v=098C...

@tcddublin.bsky.social @ucc.ie @rcsi.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

AMBER Sustainable Development Goals Research

YouTube video by AMBER Centre

www.youtube.com

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Daniel Carey @danielmcarey.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted to see my upcoming talk on the Catholic Standard newspaper in 'What's on at the National Library of Ireland'. Part of the Dublin Festival of History, it takes place on 1 Oct @nlireland.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
Register here:
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...

A screenshot from 'What's on at the National Library of Ireland', including the author's upcoming talk

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 12d

Why do we work? The #RTEBrainstorm podcast takes a deep dive into the motivations, purposes and challenges about why we clock in from 9 to 5 (or 8 to 6). Presented by @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social with Kevin Murphy @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why do we work?

A deep dive into the motivations, purposes and challenges about why we clock in from 9 to 5

www.rte.ie

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APC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to APC's Kristoff Nieves, @ucc.ie who has won Best Short Talk at the 'Having Impactt 5: Advancing Microbiome Research Symposium'.

Supervisor: @researchireland.ie Professor @jenswalter1982.bsky.social - UCC & Nime Diet

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to everyone who joined our CONUNDRUM workshops in Tramore! 🌊 Great to hear local voices shaping ideas. If you missed it, share your challenges & solutions at townsmatter.ie
— your input will guide the final mobility report. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 14d

Why do we work? Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Prof Kevin Murphy at @unioflimerick.bsky.social explore the motivations, purposes, and challenges surrounding why we work. You can also listen now on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social: https://pulse.ly/kl2spgng9i

Blurry image of multiple people walking quickly in an office with vertical blinds and desks, conveying a sense of motion and activity.

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